Roberto Martinez believes Everton starlet Ross Barkley is as talented as anybody around - but reckons his focus should remain on putting in the hard yards with his club rather than eye a potential World Cup spot next summer

The talented midfielder has come in for widespread praise in the early part of the campaign, impressing during Everton's strong start to life under their Spanish manager.

Already the 20-year-old has earned three caps for his country at senior level and is being talked about as a possible wildcard in Roy Hodgson's squad for the tournament in Brazil.

"I've set my sights on the World Cup - it's a goal to get myself in the squad," Barkley admitted.